Golf swing training device

Abstract

A golf swing training device for regulating the distance of the elbow of the dominant arm from the side of the body of a user during a golf swing.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to a golf swing training device. In particular, the present invention relates to a golf swing training device that is adapted to regulate the distance of the elbow of the dominant arm from the side of the body of a user, during a golf swing.BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION[0002]Golfers, both amateur and professional are continually looking to improve and ingrain the execution of the golf swing. Improvement in swing mechanics is one specific component in which “muscle memory” is of significant importance. A correct repetitive action can encourage the development of muscle memory and provide familiarity of the physical feedback sensations present in a correct swing action.[0003]One of the most common swing faults found in golf is known as “the flying elbow”. This fault encourages an out to in swing across the swing path of the golf club and mainly results in a slice action being imparted onto the ball. With refer...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a golf swing training device that is designed to match the natural movements and postures of a golfer during a swing. The device has a unique design that allows for an unrestricted full swing, using the shoulder of the golfer as the anchor point. The shoulder strap is placed around the dominant shoulder and either side of the elbow joint, providing maximum muscle conditioning and feedback. The device also includes an adjustable connecting strap for fine adjustment of the distance of the elbow from the body. This invention will help golfers to improve their swing consistently and achieve better shots.

Problems solved by technology

This fault encourages an out to in swing across the swing path of the golf club and mainly results in a slice action being imparted onto the ball.

However, a number of issues have been observed in this device.

Firstly, the arm restraint assembly is disadvantageously secured around the arm above the elbow.

Additionally, the device requires a waist belt which disadvantageously restricts mobility around the core throughout the swing.

This prevents the user from finely adjusting the circumference of the shoulder strap whilst the device is fitted to the body.

The device is also bulky and lacks portability, due to its construction.

This prevents easy storage of the device in a golf bag.

Furthermore, the design of the device does not allow it to be used by both right- and left-handed golfers, as it admits that the actual construction of the swing gruver described therein has to be reversed for left-handers.

Further, a number of issues have also been observed in the other cited prior art devices.

These include the need for regular readjustment of the shoulder strap during prolonged use; the need for regular readjustment of the arm restraint, to prevent the strap riding up the arm of the user when in use; the need for modification of the device to facilitate use by both left and right handed golfers; the lack of portability due to the rigidity of the materials and construction; the presence of a shoulder strap hindering rotation of the shoulder of the non-dominant hand, thereby preventing the completion of an unrestricted full swing; and the insufficient correction of the elbow positioning at the top of the back swing, due to restraint of the arm instead of the elbow.

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